Suitable for beginners and experienced patternmakers, this book's breadth of topics and detailed coverage allows students to grow as their skills progress. This edition features a new fashion and technical illustration programme that was revamped to reflect a more contemporary and culturally diverse look. A new chapter on childrenswear has been added to this edition. Other features include: fashion sketches and technical illustrations for every technique; menswear additions - basic techniques to fit the male form; a figure analysis chapter; intricate styles; tables and charts identifying measurements and other useful techniques.
The workroom; figure analysis; measuring techniques; methods for making
basic patterns; dart manipulation; tuck-darts, pleats, flares and gathers;
stylelines; added fullness; contouring; cowls; collars; built-up necklines;
skirts/circles and cascades; sleeves; kimono, raglan, drop shoulder
exagerated armholes; plackets and pockets; torso draft; dresses without
wastline seams; knits - stretch and shrinkage factors; dartless knit
foundation; shirts; jackets and coats; capes and hoods; pants; actionwear for
dance and exercise; swimwear; elastic, crotch lining and bra cups;
childrenswear - introduction to childrenswear, basic pattern set, dartless
top foundation, dresses and jumper, blouse and shirt tops, collars, sleeves,
skirts, the knit foundation, kimono and raglan foundations, jackets and
coats, pants, jumpsuits, bodysuit and leotard, swimwear.
